UMCOR: The United Methodist Committee on Relief
UMCOR provides humanitarian relief and disaster response in the United States and internationally. Our efforts are targeted in places where natural disasters, war, or conflict have done so much damage that communities are unable to recover on their own. While UMCOR is not a first-response organization, it stands ready to accompany communities in need over the long haul of their recovery, until they are well on their way to establishing a “new normal” after a crisis.
UMCOR helps communities in the United States and abroad prepare for emergencies and to reduce the risk of disasters through a roster of training programs.
UMCOR uses integrated solutions to address root causes, working alongside local communities to develop assets in water, sanitation, and hygiene, sustainable agriculture and food security, and nutrition internationally.
“The UMCOR effort seeks to alleviate human suffering without regard to race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. We believe all people have God-given worth, dignity and a right to assistance when in need.”
Think of UMCOR as the United Methodist’s church version of the Redcross. If you would like to learn more about UMCOR and how you can be of service, click the button below.